Psalms
“I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.”
Psalms 9:2
Psalms 9:2 (KJV) speaks to joy, praise, and delighting in God — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Rejoice evermore.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16“But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.”
Psalms 68:3“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalms 118:24“Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.”
Psalms 96:11“My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:”
Psalms 63:5“And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.”
Psalms 27:6
Common questions
What does Psalms 9:2 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 9:2 reads: "I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High." The verse speaks to joy, praise, and delighting in God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 9 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 9:2 in the King James Version?
Yes. "I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High." is Psalms 9:2 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 9.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 9:2?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 9:2 include 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Psalms 68:3, and Psalms 118:24. Reading them alongside Psalms 9:2 deepens the theme of joy.
How can I pray with Psalms 9:2?
Read Psalms 9:2 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.